Numbers You Need During Bad Weather!

Here are some numbers to keep on your refrigerator. These numbers will be useful in an emergency.

Community Health Priorities Released

After 18 months of analysis & with the input of over 700 residents, the Department of Health & Health Partners have released the 2010 Community Health Assessment Report.

Westgate Recycling Center Closing

The recycling center behind Earth Fare in the Westgate shopping center will close December 31.

Lowe's Now Has One-Stop Recycling Centers

You can now recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones, CFLs & plastic shopping bags at Lowe's!

Are You Heating with a Fireplace or Wood Stove?

If you're heating with wood, keep these safety precautions in mind...

Save Money - Buy Curtains

When closed during cold weather, most curtains can reduce heat loss from a warm room up to 10%.

Did You Purchase a Live Christmas Tree?

Here are some guidelines to help ensure the survival of your tree...

Pets of the Week - Dashing Dogs & Cute Kitties

Check out these adorable cats and dogs looking for a home!

Recipe of the Week - Candy Cane Fudge

Congratulations to Samantha Trimble of Enka for her Candy Cane Fudge recipe!

To make up instructional time lost due to inclement weather on December 6 and 7, Buncombe County Schools will be in session on Monday, January 3 and on Thursday, March 3.

These days were previously scheduled as teacher work days. The County Schools ask that everyone pass along this information because it is important for parents and students to realize that students will return from Winter Break on MONDAY, January 3, and not on Tuesday the 4.

Ever get confused about the difference in a winter weather advisory, a watch or a warning?  Here's the difference:

• Winter Weather Advisory means cold, ice and snow are expected.
• Winter Storm Watch means severe weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two.
• Winter Storm Warning means severe winter conditions have begun or will begin very soon.
• Blizzard Warning means heavy snow and strong winds will produce a blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill.

Here's a great link for more Winter weather information.

Report any problem - stalled vehicle on the tracks, damaged sign, obstructed view and/or signal malfunction - to the railroad immediately. Call the emergency notification number posted on or near the crossing, or notify local law enforcement.

It could save a life!

Key Safety Tips at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (PDF)

Due to winter weather, all Buncombe County Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. today, Monday, December 13, 2010.